Bill Buchholtz Memorial Scholarship
The Bill Buchholtz Scholarship Fund was
established as a memorial to Bill Buchholtz who passed away on Saturday,
September 24th, 2005. Bill was a great gentleman, a wonderful family
man, a good Christian, a Navy veteran and a long time barbershopper who gave of
his time and talent to the betterment of barbershop singing. He was always performing
with many barbershop quartets at nursing homes, birthdays and other events. His
most important contribution was assisting youth in elevating their talents
above and beyond their own expectations.
The Bill Buchholtz Memorial Scholarship Fund
Committee is hereby soliciting applications for an award of $750 that will be
granted to a college-bound senior who has been active in the choral program of
their high school or church, and plans to continue their musical involvement in
college. The qualifying student does not have to major in music, but it is the
hope of the committee that the winner will continue their musical development
by joining a performing choral or musical group while continuing their
education. We would appreciate your assistance in giving this offer the widest
possible distribution among your graduating seniors.
To qualify for the
scholarship, applicants must prepare a maximum 300-word essay. The essay must
start with applicants name, home and email address, and home and/or cell phone
number. The essay should include a description of their musical background, how
he or she would use the scholarship money, and a specific reason they would be
deserving of this award. They should also attach three (3) letters of
recommendation with their contact information. The essay and references may be
submitted electronically via email, or on paper. For consideration, submissions
should be postmarked (or emailed) no later than Monday, the 2nd of April, 2018.
Applications
can be sent via email to mignolifrank@gmail.com , or by mail to
Acappella Texas, P.O Box 181075, Austin, Texas 78718.
Regards,
Frank Mignoli
Chairman Bill Buchholtz Scholarship Committee
